Margo Pitura

International cooperation programme manager - private sector development, economic diplomacy and trade #EUinGhana

[European Union in Ghana @EuropeInGhana]

For the 5th year in a row, the EU 🇪🇺 supported the Ghana Industrial Summit and Exhibition #GISE2024 - one of the largest biz gathering in Ghana 🇬🇭!

If you missed all the action, here's a recap video 📹 featuring some of the prominent EU 🇪🇺 funded programmes!

@agighana
@IrchadR

[WACOMP Ghana @WACOMPGhana]

3rd #GhanaInternationalClusterConference 2024!
Over 200 participants: #SMEs supported by the #EU-funded #WACOMP 🇬🇭 implemented by #UNIDO & delegations from #ECOWAS, Liberia, Nigeria, Austria strengthened connections to the #AfCFTA & shared sustainable solutions #SDGs
@UNinGhana

[#PLASTICPUNCH @PlasticPunchGH]

Thanks for having us H.E @irchadr @europeinghana at the #plasticfree #EuropeDay réception.

We are eager to strengthen our collaboration for the well-being of both people and the planet.

Here's to an auspicious future towards achieving the #SDGs.

#PlasticPunch 🥂🇪🇺🇬🇭🌊🅿️🥊

[European Union in Ghana @EuropeInGhana]

From far and near, our friends & partners showed up to mark #EuropeDay to celebrate our founding principles of peace, democracy and human rights!

The 🇪🇺 and 🇬🇭 are united by shared values, commitment to progress, and respect for all.

Here's 🍷 to a promising future 🇪🇺🤝🇬🇭

[European Union in Ghana @EuropeInGhana]

#TeamEurope in Ghana standing in solidarity with Ukraine.

Remembering start of Russia’s War of aggression two years ago.
🇪🇺 🫂 🇺🇦

#StandWithUkraine #24Feb2022

@IrchadR @MaltaHCinGhana @CZinAccra

[Amb. Irchad Ramiandrasoa Razaaly @IrchadR]

Congratulations to the winners of the EU-West Africa prize !!!!
Thank you @berlamundi for being a wonderful MC ! Thanks @KobbyKyei_ for your support.

[Barry Andrews MEP @BarryAndrewsMEP]

I have just completed a trip to the Rafah crossing with @Europarl_EN colleagues from @RenewEurope - the first Parliamentary delegation to secure access to the area. The purpose of the visit was to see first hand the international humanitarian effort that is underway and the difficulties that are being faced with getting the aid into Gaza.

On the way there we passed hundreds of trucks, for as far as the eye could see, carrying basic humanitarian supplies, all being held up and waiting to cross into Gaza. Everything that goes across has to be cleared by the Israeli government who have listed thousands of items, such as solar panels, water tubes and batteries, as being 'dual use' i.e capable of military use.

Both @eu_echo & @Irish_Aid are very much present and waiting to cross. I saw a number of trucks with family tents donated by the Irish Government at a logistics hub near Rafah. The tent poles are removed as they are on the 'Dual list' and are deemed capable of military operation.

I expected the crossing itself to be chaotic however it was weirdly quiet - which is worrying. What should be a bustling humanitarian hub with non-stop traffic and activity, consisted only of the occasional truck getting through - one passed through in the hour we were there.

At the border, people we spoke to said that our visit and the fact that IDF know about it means that no bombing would occur until we had left. When the president of the @ICRC visited recently - bombing resumed 30 mins after the visit ended.

Bombings, gunfire & drone activity is a daily reality for people who are working at the Rafah crossing. People who are helping evacuate the wounded, the sick and dual nationals wishing to leave are in danger every day.

Humanitarian access is a basic requirement for any conflict. It is truly astonishing to think that Rafah is the only crossing point. There would be more truck movements at a busy supermarket in Ireland and yet, behind the gates at Rafah, 2.3 million people are suffering for want of food, water, medicine & fuel.

I have no doubt that Israel has made the strategic decision to deliberately frustrate the international humanitarian effort.

I will be on @thisweekrte after 1pm to discuss this.

[Amb. Irchad Ramiandrasoa Razaaly @IrchadR]

🎵🎭👗 Calling musicians, visual artists, and fashion designers.
The 🇪🇺 launches a call for applications for the EU and West Africa Artists Residency !
Artists from 🇬🇭, 🇹🇬, 🇧🇯, and 🇪🇺 are invited to participate 🎉🌟
Get the details and apply through https://t.co/nFisQU4FdX

[European Union in Ghana @EuropeInGhana]

📣 Exciting news!

The EU 🇪🇺 and @GEPAGhana joined forces to launch the Ghana Export Promotion School 🎓

The first batch of 4️⃣0️⃣ SMEs will receive training on #ExportProcedures and how to export to the EU under the 🇬🇭Ghana-EU Economic Partnership!

[Amb. Irchad Ramiandrasoa Razaaly @IrchadR]

Do you like mangoes ? Together with @GermanAmbGhana @JaAniambossou and Amb Tamas Fehèr (Hungary), we spent a full day learning about mangoe industry from seddling, to processing, to exports
EU funded @WACOMPGhana is reinforcing the #skills of young entrepreneurs
#GlobalGateway

[European Union in Ghana @EuropeInGhana]

EU 🇪🇺 continues to support young entrepreneurs in the value chains of mango, pineapple, cassava, and shea based cosmetics through cluster approach and extending to Tamale.

The #EuropeMonth can not go without featuring our entrepreneurs at the @WACOMPGhana #SMEexhibition.

[Amb. Irchad Ramiandrasoa Razaaly @IrchadR]

Congratulations @blacksherif_ for no less than 5 Awards at #VGMA2023 !!! Well deserved.
Am touched you chose me to be one of the first listeners of #Soja

[Amb. Irchad Ramiandrasoa Razaaly @IrchadR]

If well managed, cocoa could do magic: produce chocolate (yummy), contribute to national economy, limit pressure on forests, fight harmful practices.
And yes, @cocobodgh is right, ensure decent revenue to the planters ! Human factor is key !

[Amb. Irchad Ramiandrasoa Razaaly @IrchadR]

Flying over #beautifulghana is inspiring, magnificent forests and hills. A unique Volta Lake. Sometimes disheartening when you see the extent of galamsey.

[Amb. Irchad Ramiandrasoa Razaaly @IrchadR]

Is Ghana still the best place to do business in West Africa ? No, but this target is achievable. Together with Min Finance @KenOfori_Atta and @WorldBank Pierre Laporte, global and local businesses explored how to attract more FDI and improve business climate. @GhanainBelgium

[Amb. Irchad Ramiandrasoa Razaaly @IrchadR]

Did you that Ghana is a regional centre of excellence on many aspects of drugs regulation, clinical testing, etc?
Mimi Delese Darko CEO of @fdaghana told me everything on #EU support for vaccines production #globalgateway @EU_Partnerships @GhanainBelgium
@GhanaMFA

[Amb. Irchad Ramiandrasoa Razaaly @IrchadR]

An overwhelming majority of 141 countries - including #Ghana - condemning the war of aggression against #Ukraine launched one year ago. It seems the majority is attached to a rules-based multilateral order...
@eu_eeas
@naakie15
@Citi973
@JoyNewsOnTV
@GhanaMFA
@AyorkorBotchwey

[Margo Pitura @MargoPitura]

Launch of the #ILO programme 'Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work Ghana' #decentwork

[Letter from Turkey @CNybak]

A picture of a seven-year-old Syrian girl protecting the head of her little brother with her right arm, greeting the rescue team with a faint smile despite all

[Amb. Irchad Ramiandrasoa Razaaly @IrchadR]

Don´t miss an opportunity to kick-start or expand your business and to make a concrete contribution for sustainability !
#GlobalGateway
@eu_eeas @EU_Partnerships
@GhanaMFA @GhanainBelgium